At a Glance
Median Income
$65,880
$45,045 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
Zillow: $280,497
Median Rent
$877/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stratford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stratford residents earn a median household income of $65,880 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,045. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,497. Median rent is $877/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
21.5% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,439
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,880
Per Capita$45,045
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,700
Rent$877
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$280,497
Housing Units672
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,273 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Stratford was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.